Æ (XX-XXI) - Set of 3 – “Miles Davis · Between Smoke & Static” (2026) – Mixed Media Triptych
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Æ (XX-XXI)’s hand-signed limited-edition triptych portraying Miles Davis comprises three mixed-media works in spray paint and pastel, measuring 37 × 66 cm overall and numbered from an edition of 10.
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Æ (Spain, b. 1977)
Miles Davis — Between Smoke & Static – Triptych (X3)
Signed · Numbered · Certificate of Authenticity Included
A stark monochrome triptych exploring Miles Davis through three fragmented states of movement, detachment, and electric release. Æ transforms the legendary jazz figure into a sequence of shifting silhouettes suspended between smoke, rhythm, and shadow — where sound becomes atmosphere and identity dissolves into gesture.
Rather than documenting performance itself, these works isolate fleeting moments surrounding it: the inward collapse before improvisation, the cool distance of stage presence, the physical eruption of sound in motion. Each panel carries a distinct tension — restrained, suspended, explosive — forming a visual rhythm rooted in mystery, control, and nocturnal intensity.
Grain-heavy textures, distressed monochrome surfaces, and analogue imperfections evoke underground jazz photography, damaged print ephemera, and late-night urban modernism. The compositions feel tactile and weathered, echoing the fragmented electricity and emotional ambiguity associated with Davis’s electric era.
Executed in extreme black and white, the images reject decorative detail in favor of atmosphere and tonal force. Figures emerge from darkness only partially, dissolving into geometric structures, static-like textures, and dense shadow fields. Silence, smoke, and rhythm become structural elements within the compositions themselves.
Each artwork is individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel crayons on archival paper, ensuring subtle variations across the edition while preserving strong visual cohesion throughout the triptych. Complete triptychs are significantly rarer than individual works.
Artwork details
Triptych (set of 3 artworks)
Total size: 37 × 66 cm (each artwork: 37 × 22 cm)
Medium: Mixed media (spray paint and pastel crayons on paper)
Edition: Strictly limited to 10 hand-numbered sets
Authentication: Hand-signed and numbered, each artwork accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity with holographic seal
Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (archival quality)
Registration: Recorded in the artist’s official catalog
Shipping: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio
About the artist
Æ (Spain – b. 1977) explores symbolic imagery through reduced palettes and controlled tonal structures, transforming cultural figures into timeless monochrome archetypes. His works are held in private collections across more than 30 countries and in public collections such as the Zaragoza Museum (2024).
Signature style
Minimalism, high contrast, and tonal restraint define Æ’s visual language, where familiar icons dissolve into atmosphere, texture, and emotional presence.
Critical reception
“A transgression of borders… a minimalist aesthetic that opens a timeless void filled with unexplored signs and symbols.”
— Artnoises ★★★★★
Additional information
Images are as accurate as possible; minor variations may occur due to lighting or screen settings
Frames shown are for presentation purposes only and are not included
Immediate insured shipping upon payment
Combined shipping available for multiple purchases
Professionally packaged with protective materials
Professional TOP-rated seller with 100% positive feedback — bid with confidence
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Æ (Spain, b. 1977)
Miles Davis — Between Smoke & Static – Triptych (X3)
Signed · Numbered · Certificate of Authenticity Included
A stark monochrome triptych exploring Miles Davis through three fragmented states of movement, detachment, and electric release. Æ transforms the legendary jazz figure into a sequence of shifting silhouettes suspended between smoke, rhythm, and shadow — where sound becomes atmosphere and identity dissolves into gesture.
Rather than documenting performance itself, these works isolate fleeting moments surrounding it: the inward collapse before improvisation, the cool distance of stage presence, the physical eruption of sound in motion. Each panel carries a distinct tension — restrained, suspended, explosive — forming a visual rhythm rooted in mystery, control, and nocturnal intensity.
Grain-heavy textures, distressed monochrome surfaces, and analogue imperfections evoke underground jazz photography, damaged print ephemera, and late-night urban modernism. The compositions feel tactile and weathered, echoing the fragmented electricity and emotional ambiguity associated with Davis’s electric era.
Executed in extreme black and white, the images reject decorative detail in favor of atmosphere and tonal force. Figures emerge from darkness only partially, dissolving into geometric structures, static-like textures, and dense shadow fields. Silence, smoke, and rhythm become structural elements within the compositions themselves.
Each artwork is individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel crayons on archival paper, ensuring subtle variations across the edition while preserving strong visual cohesion throughout the triptych. Complete triptychs are significantly rarer than individual works.
Artwork details
Triptych (set of 3 artworks)
Total size: 37 × 66 cm (each artwork: 37 × 22 cm)
Medium: Mixed media (spray paint and pastel crayons on paper)
Edition: Strictly limited to 10 hand-numbered sets
Authentication: Hand-signed and numbered, each artwork accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity with holographic seal
Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (archival quality)
Registration: Recorded in the artist’s official catalog
Shipping: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio
About the artist
Æ (Spain – b. 1977) explores symbolic imagery through reduced palettes and controlled tonal structures, transforming cultural figures into timeless monochrome archetypes. His works are held in private collections across more than 30 countries and in public collections such as the Zaragoza Museum (2024).
Signature style
Minimalism, high contrast, and tonal restraint define Æ’s visual language, where familiar icons dissolve into atmosphere, texture, and emotional presence.
Critical reception
“A transgression of borders… a minimalist aesthetic that opens a timeless void filled with unexplored signs and symbols.”
— Artnoises ★★★★★
Additional information
Images are as accurate as possible; minor variations may occur due to lighting or screen settings
Frames shown are for presentation purposes only and are not included
Immediate insured shipping upon payment
Combined shipping available for multiple purchases
Professionally packaged with protective materials
Professional TOP-rated seller with 100% positive feedback — bid with confidence
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Details
Edition number
10
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Technique
Mixed media, Pastel, Spray paint
Title of artwork
Set of 3 – “Miles Davis · Between Smoke & Static” (2026) – Mixed Media Triptych
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2025
Colour
Beige, Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
66 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
